On November 22, 2023, Governor Hochul signed into law the New York Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which mandates written contract, payment, record keeping, and anti-retaliation requirements on businesses that hire freelance workers. The Act is similar to New York
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Understanding the Difference Between HR Consultants and HR Attorneys: Which One Does Your Business Need?
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A Human Resources (HR) consultant and an HR / employment law attorney are two distinct roles within the field of human resources, and they serve different functions. Yet many small business owners often confuse the two roles. This…
New York Extends Statute of Limitations for Discrimination Claims to Three Years
Effective February 15, 2024, the statute of limitations for unlawful discrimination under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) becomes three years. Previously only claims for sexual harassment were subject to a three year statute of limitations under the…
Starting March 12th, New York Employers Will Be Prohibited from Requiring Access to Employee Personal Accounts
On March 12, 2024, New York Labor Law Section 201-i becomes effective and prohibits employers from requesting or requiring that an applicant or employee disclose a username, password, or other means to access a personal account or service. This will…
The U.S. DOL Finalized its Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Rule
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) published its final rule defining “independent contractor” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule becomes effective March 11, 2024. The final rule rescinds the USDOL’s 2021 rule,…
FinCEN's Online Portal is Now Accepting Beneficial Ownership Reports
As we previously posted, the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule (BOI Rule) of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury (FinCEN) was scheduled to take effect January 1, 2024. The BOI Rule requires companies such as corporations,…
It's Time Again for Employers to Comply with Year End Obligations and Prepare for the New Year
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As we remind our readers each year, as year-end approaches, business owners need to remain mindful of their year-end human resources compliance obligations and prepare for upcoming minimum wage increases.Minimum Wage IncreasesNew JerseyEffective January 1, 2024, the New Jersey…
The New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Rule: A Guide For Small Businesses
Attention, small and medium-sized businesses! The Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule (BOI Rule) of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury (FinCEN) takes effect in January 2024. The BOI Rule will bring significant changes to company transparency and…
Understanding New Jersey’s Pregnancy and Maternity Leave Laws
We often get questions from our New Jersey clients about the rights of employees who are going out on pregnancy and maternity leave. This issue can be confusing to business owners who have not dealt with the issue in the…
New York Employers Must Immediately Start Providing Employees with Unemployment Benefit Information at Separation
As of November 13, 2023, all employers in New York are required to inform each employee of their right to file an application for unemployment benefits at the time of a separation from employment, reduction in hours, or any other…